Legal Writing and Legal Methods

Attorneys, judges, and legal educators agree that strong legal research, writing, and analysis are among the most important attributes of wellprepared law graduates. That’s why students at the College of Law are immersed in a comprehensive program to hone those skills, beginning with our intensive Legal Methods course for firstyear students. This two-semester program has been praised as one of the most personalized and successful in the country. A team of diverse professionals work with students in the classroom and one-on-one to teach them to think, read, research, write, speak, and problem solve like a lawyer.

Student News

Law students are notorious for being busy, and 3L Dallas West is no exception. When he’s not studying for exams or attending classes, he participates in a number of student organizations. West is a member of the International Law Society, co-president of the Sports Law Club, and president of the Student Bar Association (the official […]

For many students, choosing a law school with unique clinical training opportunities is essential so students can gain on-the-job experience before they graduate. University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law student Ian Ambler took advantage of the chance to learn new legal skills and help clients through a placement in the law school’s Low […]

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law’s strengths as a top-tier law school, national leader in environmental law and growing powerhouse in the field of health law are reflected in newly released rankings of best U.S. law schools. According to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 edition of Best Graduate Schools, the […]

Blog Posts

By Steve Daniels for EDRBlog.org As a practicing environmental facilitator/mediator, I am frequently asked if a process succeeded; it seems politicians and the news media are particularly fond of that question. But a research project that I did many years ago, combined with my own practical experience, have convinced me that in many situations “making […]